Comfort & Alignment in Pregnancy

By Jillian Campbell, DC, MSACN

Effective Integrative Healthcare

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Comfort & Alignment in Pregnancy

How Webster-Certified Chiropractic Care Helps

Pregnancy transforms your body in remarkable ways—and sometimes those changes bring low-back pain, pelvic pressure, sciatica, or trouble sleeping. A chiropractor who specializes in prenatal care and is Webster certified focuses on gentle, targeted techniques to keep you comfortable and moving well through every trimester.

What the Webster Technique Is (and isn’t).
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic protocol that assesses and corrects sacral and pelvic joint dysfunction, along with related muscle and ligament tension. By improving pelvic balance and mobility, it creates more room and ease for both mother and baby. While Webster care does not “turn” a baby, many providers use it to optimize the environment for fetal positioning—including in pregnancies where the baby is breech—by reducing restrictions that can affect how the uterus sits within the pelvis.

Why prenatal chiropractic helps.
As your belly grows, your center of gravity shifts, ligaments loosen under the influence of hormones, and the low back and hips absorb extra load. Gentle adjustments and soft-tissue work can reduce joint irritation, calm tight muscles, and improve gait mechanics. Many women report better sleep, less pelvic girdle pain, easier walking, and more comfortable sitting and standing after a short series of visits. Your chiropractor will also coach you on daily posture, supportive pillows for sleep, and simple home movements that reinforce each adjustment.

Safety first.
Prenatal chiropractic care is drug-free and uses positions and techniques adapted for pregnancy (such as belly-supporting cushions and side-lying adjustments). A Webster-certified chiropractor is trained to screen for red flags and to coordinate with your OB/midwife. Always seek medical care urgently for vaginal bleeding, fever, severe or worsening pain, sudden swelling, decreased fetal movement, or if you’ve been told you have a high-risk pregnancy—your chiropractic plan will be adjusted in partnership with your medical team.

Beyond pain relief: preparing for birth.
Balanced pelvic joints and relaxed surrounding tissues can support more efficient movement patterns as you approach labor—think better hip mobility for walking, squatting, and position changes. Your chiropractor can tailor a plan for each trimester, then provide postpartum care to address neck and upper-back strain from feeding and holding your newborn, as well as core and pelvic stability as you return to activity.

When to start.
You don’t have to wait for pain. An early prenatal assessment sets a baseline and a prevention plan you can maintain through the third trimester. If your baby is breech or your hips feel “stuck,” ask specifically about Webster-based care. With specialized prenatal chiropractic, you can feel supported, aligned, and ready for the season ahead—pregnancy included.